The Meralco Bolts finished the last season on high note. They just came off a runner-up appearance in the 2016 Governors’ Cup Finals after losing in six games against the Barangay Ginebra squad.
They defied all odds after finishing the All-Filipino Cup dead last with a dismal record of 1-10. From there, they worked their way up, finishing on the top four during the Commissioner's Cup with Arinze Onuaku as import before Allen Durham carried them to their first finals appearance.
They didn’t completely suck, but they didn’t instill much fear among opponents either until the semifinal manhandling of erstwhile top team, Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters, in four games before bowing to Barangay Ginebra.
It may not be a completely impressive season if examined at a glance, but if the context of what they went through is analyzed, then they definitely demand respect:
"The team has shown a lot of promise, a lot of improvement, and we're not finished yet," he said.
Meralco has a bright future with incoming sophomores Chris Newsome and Baser Amer leading the youth revolution.
Also arriving from the 2016 PBA Rookie Draft are Ed Daquioag and Jonathan Grey as the Bolts got significant boosts in the wing position.
Known as a gritty crew, Meralco has proven itself equally capable on the offensive end, making them one of the dark horses this 2017 Philippine Cup.
Check their complete schedule in the upcoming 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup:
Nov 27 – Sunday, SMART ARANETA COLISEUM
4:30 P.M.
Meralco Bolts vs Blackwater Elite
Dec 03 – Saturday, SMART ARANETA COLISEUM
3:00 P.M.
NLEX Road Warriors vs Meralco Bolts
Dec 09 – Friday, SMART ARANETA COLISEUM
7:00 P.M.
Meralco Bolts vs Talk 'N Text KaTropa
Dec 14 – Wednesday, SMART ARANETA COLISEUM
7:00 P.M.
Meralco Bolts vs Alaska Aces
Dec 21 – Wednesday, TBA
7:00 P.M.
Phoenix Fuel Masters vs Meralco Bolts
Dec 28 – Wednesday, CUNETA ASTRODOME
7:00 P.M.
Meralco Bolts vs San Miguel Beermen
Jan 06 – Friday, TBA
7:00 P.M.
GlobalPort Batang Pier vs Meralco Bolts
Jan 11 – Wednesday, SMART ARANETA COLISEUM
4:15 P.M.
Meralco Bolts vs Mahindra Floodbuster
Jan 14 – Saturday, ILOILO CITY
5:00 P.M.
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel vs Meralco Bolts
Jan 20 – Friday, CUNETA ASTRODOME
4:15 P.M.
Meralco Bolts vs Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
Jan 28 – Saturday, TBA
3:00 P.M.
Meralco Bolts vs Star Hotshots
END OF ELIMINATION
They defied all odds after finishing the All-Filipino Cup dead last with a dismal record of 1-10. From there, they worked their way up, finishing on the top four during the Commissioner's Cup with Arinze Onuaku as import before Allen Durham carried them to their first finals appearance.
They didn’t completely suck, but they didn’t instill much fear among opponents either until the semifinal manhandling of erstwhile top team, Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters, in four games before bowing to Barangay Ginebra.
It may not be a completely impressive season if examined at a glance, but if the context of what they went through is analyzed, then they definitely demand respect:
- Dillinger’s recovery from injury
- Having a borderline senior citizen with Jimmy Alapag and Reynel Hugnatan
- Gary David's tantrum and attitude
"The team has shown a lot of promise, a lot of improvement, and we're not finished yet," he said.
Meralco has a bright future with incoming sophomores Chris Newsome and Baser Amer leading the youth revolution.
Also arriving from the 2016 PBA Rookie Draft are Ed Daquioag and Jonathan Grey as the Bolts got significant boosts in the wing position.
Check their complete schedule in the upcoming 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup:
Nov 27 – Sunday, SMART ARANETA COLISEUM
4:30 P.M.
Meralco Bolts vs Blackwater Elite
Dec 03 – Saturday, SMART ARANETA COLISEUM
3:00 P.M.
NLEX Road Warriors vs Meralco Bolts
Dec 09 – Friday, SMART ARANETA COLISEUM
7:00 P.M.
Meralco Bolts vs Talk 'N Text KaTropa
Dec 14 – Wednesday, SMART ARANETA COLISEUM
7:00 P.M.
Meralco Bolts vs Alaska Aces
Dec 21 – Wednesday, TBA
7:00 P.M.
Phoenix Fuel Masters vs Meralco Bolts
Dec 28 – Wednesday, CUNETA ASTRODOME
7:00 P.M.
Meralco Bolts vs San Miguel Beermen
Jan 06 – Friday, TBA
7:00 P.M.
GlobalPort Batang Pier vs Meralco Bolts
Jan 11 – Wednesday, SMART ARANETA COLISEUM
4:15 P.M.
Meralco Bolts vs Mahindra Floodbuster
Jan 14 – Saturday, ILOILO CITY
5:00 P.M.
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel vs Meralco Bolts
Jan 20 – Friday, CUNETA ASTRODOME
4:15 P.M.
Meralco Bolts vs Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
Jan 28 – Saturday, TBA
3:00 P.M.
Meralco Bolts vs Star Hotshots
END OF ELIMINATION
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